F-18 General Mechanic

Boeing • New Orleans, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Aerospace Operations, part of Boeing Global Services, is seeking an F-18 General Mechanic for work at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. The position is described as eligible for a stipend payment for eligible candidates and offers a first- or second-shift schedule; the listed shift is Shift 1.

The mechanic works under general direction to maintain and repair military fighter aircraft and related aerospace equipment. The role includes assembling, disassembling, modifying, configuring, testing, inspecting, and troubleshooting aircraft systems and components, while ensuring repairs and maintenance are documented and meet applicable contractual, regulatory, and flightworthiness requirements. The mechanic may also oversee assembly, overhaul, and training activities.

The position performs aircraft inspections and maintenance, including end-of-runway, postflight, preflight, thru-flight, and phase inspections; coordinated combat turns; and hot pit refuels. Work involves diagnosing and repairing aircraft structures and systems, conducting operational and functional checks, reviewing maintenance records, and handling aircraft equipment and ground equipment.

This role requires military fighter aircraft maintenance experience, the ability to lift up to 35 pounds, and an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance. A U.S. Person is required to meet export control requirements. Boeing states that it will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Relocation is available based on candidate eligibility. The position is not contingent upon program award and is not designated safety sensitive.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in military fighter aircraft maintenance.
• At least 1 year of experience reading and interpreting technical publications and/or maintenance manuals.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• An active U.S. Secret Security Clearance; a clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active.
• U.S. citizenship is required for the security clearance.
• Must meet U.S. export control requirements as a U.S. Person, as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62.
• Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions, including humidity and high temperatures, with exposure to loud noise and exhaust fumes.
• F-18 AM or AD qualifications.
• Prior experience with Navy 4790.2 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, disassemble, and modify aerospace vehicle systems by changing, removing, replacing, or upgrading components.
• Oversee assembly, disassembly, or overhaul activities.
• Configure aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems; isolate faults and repair faulty components.
• Perform validation and verification testing of systems and components.
• Document procedures and established processes, including repairs, test results, modifications, and inspection results, to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance.
• Inspect components and verify repairs against flightworthiness requirements.
• Oversee training.
• Perform end-of-runway, postflight, preflight, thru-flight, and phase inspections.
• Perform coordinated combat turns and hot pit refuels.
• Advise on maintenance, servicing, and inspection problems involving aircraft and related aerospace equipment.
• Use technical data to diagnose and address aircraft-system maintenance problems.
• Interpret and advise on maintenance procedures and policies for repairing aircraft and related equipment.
• Maintain and repair aircraft structures, systems, components, and related equipment.
• Remove and install aircraft components.
• Conduct functional tests of repaired components and systems.
• Adjust, align, and rig aircraft systems.
• Supervise and perform aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations.
• Perform aircraft and component operational checks.
• Interpret inspection findings and determine whether corrective actions are adequate.
• Inspect and check components for clearances, tolerances, proper installation, and operation.
• Inspect and operate powered and non-powered aerospace ground equipment.
• Inspect and identify aircraft corrosion for prevention and repair.
• Review maintenance forms, aircraft records, automated maintenance data systems, and historical reports for complete documentation.
• Inventory and maintain aircraft equipment.

Benefits

• Eligible candidates may receive a stipend payment in addition to salary.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Relocation based on candidate eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed